When nine out of ten people in a country have never been to a dentist what does that say about the system? Nepal delivers a number that reads like a punch in the face: 94.45% of the population, according to WHO-STEPS data from 2019, have never had a dental
Most people only visit the dentist when the pain becomes unbearable. Then it’s drilling, filling, pulling. Sometimes even implants. All highly developed, precise, impressive. And yet, it remains reactive. Action is only taken once something is already damaged. This creates a cycle that keeps repeating itself.
A closer look
You rarely just buy a product. You buy peace of mind, belonging, a piece of narrative about yourself. That might sound lofty, but it’s the simple truth behind full shopping carts and empty bank accounts. Consumption isn’t a receipt it’s a biopsychosocial event: the body craves reward,
You rarely think about the power grid as long as the lights are on. It's only during a blackout that you realize what depends on it. The same is true for health. As long as the GP’s office around the corner is open, the lab delivers results
